Surprises off the bat in MLB Draft
Eli Willits (Nationals) became the third-youngest player taken first overall and the Angels selected Tyler Bremner next. Review the Day 1 action.
Eli Willits, SS
Tyler Bremner, RHP
Kade Anderson, LHP
Ethan Holliday, SS
Liam Doyle, LHP
Seth Hernandez, RHP
Aiva Arquette, SS
JoJo Parker, SS
Steele Hall, SS
Billy Carlson, SS
Jamie Arnold, LHP
Gavin Fien, SS
Gavin Kilen, SS
Daniel Pierce, SS
Kyson Witherspoon, RHP
Marek Houston, SS
Ethan Conrad, OF
Kayson Cunningham, SS
Ike Irish, C
Andrew Fischer, 3B
Xavier Neyens, SS
Tate Southisene, SS
Sean Gamble, OF
Jordan Yost, SS
Kruz Schoolcraft, LHP
Gage Wood, RHP
Jace LaViolette, OF
The 2025 MLB Draft is officially over, and the discourse has shifted from prediction to analysis. The days following the event, which spanned 20 rounds (plus compensatory rounds) and 615 picks, serve as prime real estate to break down your favorite team’s picks and identify some of the best values...
This story originally ran previously, before JoJo Parker was drafted with the No. 8 pick by the Blue Jays and Jacob Parker was drafted with the No. 573 pick by the D-backs....
The Orioles have had some wildly successful Drafts. Their best ever came in 1978, when they snagged Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. in the second round and 134-game winner Mike Boddicker in the sixth in 1978. Other standout efforts include Baltimore grabbing Don Baylor and Bobby Grich with their...
ATLANTA -- The Power & Light District is known for bringing the buzz and electricity to Kansas City’s downtown. On Monday, Beau Peterson -- whose Mill Valley High School in Shawnee, Kansas is about 20 miles southwest of that very neighborhood -- brought his own power to baseball’s premier slugging...
With fourth overall pick Ethan Holliday, an infielder, as the only high school player chosen in the 20 rounds, the Rockies realize that it's best to have players who can help quickly. Toward that end, the Rockies chose versatile hitters -- as opposed to the big-swinging power hitters of past...
Senior VP of Scouting Paul Gillispie recaps Guardians' day 2 of the 2025 MLB Draft
VP of Amateur Scouting Tod Johnson recaps the Brewers' day 2 of the 2025 MLB Draft
Astros Director of Amateur Scouting Cam Pendino recaps the Astros' 2nd day of the MLB Draft
Reggie Willits, father of 2025 MLB Draft No. 1 overall pick Eli Willits discusses his son being selected first and more
Phillies assistant general manager Brian Barber discusses the team's top picks from Day 2 of the 2025 MLB Draft
After focusing exclusively on college players during Day 1 of the 2025 MLB Draft, the Cubs spent two of the first three rounds on Day 2 selecting talent from the high school ranks (with another college outfielder sandwiched in between). They went back to picking from the college ranks for...
DENVER -- University of Southern Mississippi right-hander JB Middleton's 2025 season included a deep postseason run and Mississippi collegiate player of the year honors. It also placed him high on MLB Draft boards. But Middleton -- the Rockies' second-round pick (45th overall) in the MLB Draft -- said toughness gained...
CHICAGO -- The White Sox had a focused plan over these two days of the 2025 Draft, involving input from numerous people and departments within the organization, and followed through. “Extremely excited about being disciplined with what we're trying to accomplish: Middle of the field players,” White Sox director of...
LOS ANGELES -- After the Dodgers took a pair of pitchers on Day 1 of the 2025 MLB Draft -- including top pick Zach Root at No. 40 -- they continued to stock up on arms on the second and final day of the event on Monday. L.A. drafted pitchers...
PHILADELPHIA – The Phillies approached Day 2 of the MLB Draft much like they did Day 1 -- focusing extensively on collegiate pitchers. After selecting Gage Wood with their first-round pick -- the first time the Phils have drafted a college arm in the opening round since 2014 -- the...
Reds of Amateur Scouting Joe Katuska breaks down the top highlights of the team's picks from Day 2 of the 2025 Draft
D-backs Director of Amateur Scouting Ian Rebhan breaks down the team's notable picks from Day 2 of the 2025 MLB Draft
Marlins director of scouting Frankie Piliere discusses the Marlins' Draft strategy of taking the best player available and more
Scott Hunter discusses Day 2 of the Draft, selecting players who are coming off injuries and more
Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis highlight the most notable moments and takeaways from the 2025 MLB Draft
HOUSTON -- The Astros went position-player heavy in this year’s MLB Draft, selecting 12, to go along with one catcher and only six pitchers among their 19 picks in the Draft, which concluded Monday. In past years, the Astros have gone pitcher-heavy in the final 10 rounds of the Draft....
SAN DIEGO -- The Padres continued their longstanding tradition of taking high school players in the first round of the Draft when they selected left-hander Kruz Schoolcraft at No. 25 overall. But on Day 2 on Monday, they skewed heavily toward the college ranks. Among the Padres’ 19 overall selections,...
The Braves took a mixture of pitchers and position players during Day 2 of the MLB Draft on Monday. Left-hander Briggs McKenzie was their first pick. He is already being compared to Nationals ace MacKenzie Gore, but McKenzie still has to develop his fastball. Atlanta could have a future leadoff...
KANSAS CITY -- The Royals dipped into the high school ranks with their first two picks in the 2025 MLB Draft on Sunday, selecting a pair of high-upside hitters that could have a future impact at both the top and middle parts of their lineup. Second baseman Sean Gamble (IMG...
MINNEAPOLIS -- As Day 2 of the 2025 MLB Draft got under way on Monday, the Twins began to establish a pattern with their picks. After two of the club’s four Day 1 selections on Sunday were big hard-throwing right-handers, Minnesota added two more players with that profile to start...
ST. LOUIS -- A day after training their focus on landing swing-and-miss stuff for their starting pitching staff, the Cardinals added 10 more power arms, three shortstops, two outfielders, a third baseman and a catcher in Day 2 action of the MLB Draft. The Cardinals picked power lefty Liam Doyle...
The Tigers went heavy on pitching to begin Day 2 of the MLB Draft, following a trend that began with their second- and third-round picks Sunday night. Some of their pitching picks follow a trend. Under president of baseball operations Scott Harris and amateur scouting director Mark Conner, Detroit has...
TAMPA -- For the Rays, Day 1 of the 2025 MLB Draft was dominated by high school hitters. Four of their five picks on Sunday, including first-round selection Daniel Pierce, were position players taken out of the prep ranks. The other was a college hitter, outfielder Brendan Summerhill. Acknowledging that...
A clear theme emerged for the Giants at the top of the 2025 MLB Draft. After taking Tennessee shortstop Gavin Kilen in the first round and Rutgers outfielder Trevor Cohen in the third round on Sunday, the Giants showed their affinity for contact-oriented hitters who can play premium positions up...
The Guardians opened the 2025 MLB Draft on Sunday by honing in on powerful hitters with big frames over the course of their first five selections. That included first-round pick Jace LaViolette, an outfielder whom Cleveland landed with the No. 27 Draft pick out of Texas A&M....
Jaden Fauske discusses being picked 44th overall by the White Sox in the 2025 MLB Draft
Andrew Fischer discusses being selected 20th overall by the Brewers, his willingness to play multiple positions and his excitement to explore the Milwaukee area
Brady Ebel discusses being the 32nd overall pick by the Brewers in the 2025 MLB Draft
Senior VP of Scouting Paul Gillispie speaks on the Guardians drafting Jace LaViolette at No. 27 and what he brings to the team
D-backs director of scouting Ian Rebhan discusses the club's excitement to welcome shortstop Kayson Cunningham and RHP Patrick Forbes
Brewers VP of Amateur Scouting Tod Johnson discusses the Brewers' Day 1 Draft picks, what they like about each player, what positions they could play and more
Phillies Director of Amateur Scouting Brian Barber speaks on the team's Draft, the selection of Gage Wood, what they like about him and more
The Houston Astros select infielder Nick Monistere with the 126th pick of the 2025 Draft
The Atlanta Braves select second baseman Dixon Williams with the 136th pick of the 2025 Draft
The Kansas City Royals draft outfielder Nolan Sailors with the 128th pick of the 2025 Draft
Eli Willits, SS
Tyler Bremner, RHP
Kade Anderson, LHP
Ethan Holliday, SS
Liam Doyle, LHP
Seth Hernandez, RHP
Aiva Arquette, SS
JoJo Parker, SS
Steele Hall, SS
Billy Carlson, SS
Jamie Arnold, LHP
Gavin Fien, SS
Gavin Kilen, SS
Daniel Pierce, SS
Kyson Witherspoon, RHP
Marek Houston, SS
Ethan Conrad, OF
Kayson Cunningham, SS
Ike Irish, C
Andrew Fischer, 3B
Xavier Neyens, SS
Tate Southisene, SS
Sean Gamble, OF
Jordan Yost, SS
Kruz Schoolcraft, LHP
Gage Wood, RHP
Jace LaViolette, OF